Romex Hanging In Attic

I d put one above the light fixture and one near the attic access hatch for each room.

Romex hanging in attic.

It is ok to touch the outer jacket with your bare hands provided the insulation is not damaged. The national electrical code nec outlines specifications for securing nm cable and other electrical wiring. Adding a new ceiling light direct wiring an attic fan or installing any other type of overhead electrical fixture requires access to electricity. Attaching an electric wire under a ceiling joist.

Nm cable must be supported by framing when running through walls ceilings and floors. I did a lot of reading about it but am confused about the best way to do it. Hi all i have to run some romex in my attic. An attic that is accessible which is defined by the nec as having a permanently installed stair or ladder in place must have protection for any cables that run across the top of the attic floor joists or within 7 feet where they run across the face of rafters or studs.

I m thinking of installing some 3 pipe hangers such as below on the underside of the rafters to help with running 12 2 nm b romex cables for now and in the future. Romex can be installed above or under the insulation. If there is access above the light in an attic or kneewall space you can remove the wire from the existing fixture box and install it in a junction box. A pull down attic ladder does not count.

A good rule of thumb when working with electricity is to wear insulated rubber sole shoes and to always keep one hand in your pocket.